Thurst History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Thurst familyThe surname Thurst was first found in Yorkshire at Thirsk where the surname is descended from the tenant of the lands of Thirsk, held by Hugh Fitzbaldric, a Norman noble who was recorded in the Domesday Book census of 1086. "The name of this place is supposed to be derived from Tre Isk, two ancient British words signifying a town and river or brook. A strong castle was erected here about 979." 1 Early History of the Thurst familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Thurst research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1185 and 1219 are included under the topic Early Thurst History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Thurst Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Thirsk, Thresk, Trask, Tresch, Trasch, Tresk and many more. Early Notables of the Thurst familyMore information is included under the topic Early Thurst Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Thurst Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
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